Vari Lite VL3000 Wash User manual

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Vari-Lite
A Division of Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
10911 Petal Street Dallas, Texas 75238
This manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Genlyte Thomas assumes no responsibility or liability for any claims
resulting from errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Version as of: 16-April-2004
Part number: 02.9678.0010 D
VL3000™ Series Luminaire Service Manual
©2003-2004 Genlyte Thomas Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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How To Obtain Warranty Service
A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI❋LITE®
product.
To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548) or
[e-mail] and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty
service. You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned, a description
of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization. If available, you should
have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period.
Once you obtain the RMA, pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box.
Fill out the RMA form included at the end of this manual and place in shipping container along with a
copy of your invoice (if available). Write the RMA number legibly on or near the shipping address
label and return the unit, freight prepaid to:
Vari-Lite
10911 Petal Street
Dallas, Texas 75238 USA
Attention: Warranty Service
As stated in the warranty, it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center.

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Compliance Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with Vari-Lite system, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the
following standards and harmonized documents:
Safety
EN 60598-1:1997 Luminaire Safety Standard, General Requirements
EN 60598-2 17:1989 Specification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting
EMC
EN 55022A:1994 Radiated and Conducted Emissions
EN 50082-1:1997 Generic Immunity Standard
We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council directives: 73/23/EEC
(LVD) and 89/336/EEC (EMC)
FCC

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Safety Notice
It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and
any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed
all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product.
Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:
GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
FIRE, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION, AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE
FOUND BELOW.
WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
1. VARI❋LITE® luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. The Series 3000
luminaires require an Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp. Installing another type of lamp
may be hazardous.
2. Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed.
See instructions detailed in this manual.
3. Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI❋LITE®
luminaires.
WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK
1. VARI❋LITE® luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may
damage luminaire.
2. Disconnect power before servicing any VARI❋LITE® equipment.
3. Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.
CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.
WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

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WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE
TO UV RADIATION
1. Many VARI❋LITE® luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at
lamp.
2. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens
shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is
impaired. For example, by cracks or deep scratches.
WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS
1. Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation. Use appropriate safety equipment
(gloves, eye protection, etc.) when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components.
2. Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating. Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool before
replacing.
3. Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation.
Additionally, arc lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures. Should the lamp
break, there can exist a danger of personal injury and/or fire from broken lamp particles being
discharged.
4. Wear eye protection when relamping.
5. Appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye protection) should be used when handling damaged
lamps.
6. If lamp is touched with bare hands, clean lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe with lint-free
cloth before installing or powering up the luminaire.
7. The lamp shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.
WARNING:
RF INTERFERENCE
1. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in
which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
ARC LAMP CHARACTERISTIC CONSIDERATIONS
1. Arc lamps require a period of time to relight after a power interruption or a severe voltage dip. In
some cases, lamp will automatically relight after it has cooled depending on Lamp Power-Up State
configuration setting.
2. Burning position is Universal.

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Sicherheitshinweise
Es ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem
beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren
bzw. bedienen. Halten Sie bei der Installation und dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ein.
Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet:
NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE ÜBER
SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK, FEUER, ÜBERHÖHTE UV-
STRAHLUNG UND KÖRPERVERLETZUNGEN.
WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ
1. VARI❋LITE®-Scheinwerfer sind ausschließlich für den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps.
Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp (Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp), bevor Sie die
jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen. Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gefährlich sein.
2. Scheinwerfer können auf jeder beliebigen Oberfläche montiert werden, solange Sie die
Montageanweisungen befolgen. Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch.
3. Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARI❋LITE®-
Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten.
WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK
1. VARI❋LITE®-Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschließlich für trockene Standorte. Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit können die Scheinwerfer beschädigen.
2. Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARI❋LITE®-Geräten beginnen.
3. Die Geräte sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden.
VORSICHT - weist auf möglichen Produktschaden hin.
WARNUNG - weist auf mögliche Körperverletzung und Lebensbedrohung hin.

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WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG
1. Viele VARI❋LITE®-Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp, der UV-Strahlen abgibt.
SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe.
2. Es ist gefährlich, Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen. Blenden, Linsen oder
Ultraviolettschirme müssen ausgetauscht werden, sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare
Beschädigung (z. B. Sprünge oder Schrammen) eingeschränkt ist.
WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN KÖRPERVERLETZUNGEN
1. Bei Betrieb sind die Außenflächen der Scheinwerfer heiß. Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von
aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung (Handschuhe, Augenschutz
etc.).
2. Bei Betrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe heiß. Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr und lassen Sie
die Lampe abkühlen, wenn Sie diese austauschen.
3. Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus, die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentzündungen
verursachen können. Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen
Temperaturen. Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen, besteht die Gefahr von Körperverletzung bzw. von
Feuer, das von Lampenteilen ausgelöst werden kann.
4. Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz.
5. Die geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung (Handschuhe, Augenschutz) sollte beim Umgang mit
beschädigten Lampen verwendet werden.
6. Wenn die Lampe mit bloßen Händen berührt wird, reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und
einem flusenfreien Tuch, bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen.
7. Wenn die Lampe beschädigt oder durch Hitzeeinwirkung deformiert ist, muß diese ausgetauscht
werden.
WARNUNG:
HF-INTERFERENZ
1. Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A. In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfre-
quenzstörungen verursachen. In diesem Fall müssen eventuell geeignete Maßnahmen getroffen
werden.
BESONDERHEITEN VON BOGENLAMPEN
1. Bogenlampen benötigen eine gewisse Zeitdauer, um nach einem Stromausfall oder einem
Spannungsgefälle wieder aufzuleuchten. In einigen Fällen wird die Lampe nach Abkühlung
automatisch wieder aufleuchten, je nach der Systemkonfigurationseinstellung des Lampenein-
schaltungsstatus.
2. Die Brennposition ist Universal.

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Notes de sécurité
Avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est
extrêmement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de sécurité
contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute documentation jointe. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements
et suivre toutes les précautions pendant l’installation et l’utilisation de cet appareil.
Les symboles de sécurité utilisés dans ce guide sont les suivants :
CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES POUR SE PROTÉGER
CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES , LES INCENDIES, L’EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE
AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVANT ENTRAÎNER DES BLESSURES.
AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES
1. Les luminaires VARI❋LITE® ont été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de
lampes. Vérifier le type de lampe (Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp) avant de remplacer
les lampes. L’installation d’un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger.
2. Les luminaires peuvent être fixés sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont
respectées. Voir les explications détaillées dans ce guide.
3. Vérifier la distance à respecter entre les matériaux combustibles ou les objets illuminés et les
luminaires VARI❋LITE®.
AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES
1. Les luminaires VARI❋LITE® sont conçus pour une utilisation au sec uniquement. Une
exposition à la pluie et à l’humidité risque d’endommager le luminaire.
2. Débrancher l’appareil avant de procéder à la révision de tout matériel VARI❋LITE®.
3. Les révisions doivent être effectuées uniquement par des personnes qualifiées.
ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l’appareil risque d’être endommagé.
AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu’il y a risque d’accident grave ou même fatal.

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AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX
RAYONS UV
1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI❋LITE® utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV. NE PAS fixer
son regard sur la lampe.
2. L’utilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou blindage pose des risques. Tous blindages, lentilles ou
écrans ultraviolet visiblement endommagés au point que leur efficacité en est affectée doivent être
remplacés, par exemple s’il y a des fissures ou de profondes rayures.
AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRAÎNER
DES BLESSURES
1. Les surfaces externes du luminaire deviennent brûlantes quand l’appareil est en marche. Pour
manœuvrer ou ajuster des appareils brûlants et leurs composants, se protéger suffisamment (gants,
protection pour les yeux, etc.).
2. La lampe du luminaire est brûlante lorqu’il est en marche. Débrancher le courant et attendre que la
lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer.
3. Les lampes à arc émettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves brûlures sur la peau et
une inflammation des yeux. De plus, les lampes à arc fonctionnent sous haute tension à de très
hautes températures. Si la lampe se casse, les particules de la lampe cassée peuvent causer
blessures et/ou incendie en s’éparpillant.
4. Se protéger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe.
5. Utiliser des appareils de protection appropriés (gants, protection des yeux) pour manier des lampes
endommagées.
6. Si la lampe a été touchée avec des mains nues, la nettoyer avec de l’alcool dénaturé et l’essuyer
avec un chiffon non-pelucheux avant d’installer ou de brancher le luminaire.
7. Si la lampe a été endommagée ou a reçu une déformation thermique, elle doit être remplacée.
AVERTISSEMENT:
INTERFÉRENCE RF
1. Cet appareil est de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut causer des
interférences radio, et si c’est le cas, l’utilisateur peut avoir à prendre des mesures adéquates.
CONSIDÉRATIONS DES CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LAMPES À ARC
1. Après une interruption de courant ou une baisse importante de voltage, les lampes à arc mettent du
temps avant de se rallumer. Dans certains cas, la lampe se rallumera automatiquemet après s’être
refroidie. Cela dépend de la manière dont le système est réglé pour le statut de mise en marche de
la lampe.
2. La position Brûler est Universelle.

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Aviso sobre Seguridad
Es muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este
manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos. Se
debe prestar atención a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalación y uso de este producto.
Los símbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes:
LA INFORMACIÓN GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCIÓN CONTRAGOLPES DE
CORRIENTE ELÉCTRICA, INCENDIO, EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA A RADIACIÓN ULTRA
VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE:
ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO
1. Las luminarias VARI❋LITE® han sido diseñadas para ser usadas solamente con algunas
lámparas. Tome nota del tipo de lámpara (Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp) antes de
reemplazarla. Instalación de otro tipo de lámpara puede ser peligroso.
2. Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las
instrucciones de instalación. Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual.
3. Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados
para las luminarias VARI❋LITE®.
ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO
1. Las luminarias VARI❋LITE® están diseñadas solamente para lugares secos. La exposición a la
lluvia o humedad pueden dañar la luminaria.
2. Desconecte la energía antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI❋LITE®.
3. El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado.
CUIDADO,indica posibles daños al producto.
ADVERTENCIA, indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas.

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ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN
EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA
1. Muchas luminarias VARI❋LITE® usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación UV. NO mire
directamente a la lámpara.
2. Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores. Debe cambiar los protectores, lentes o
pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido dañadas, y que su efectividad pudiera estar
deteriorada. Por ejemplo, si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas.
ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTRA LESIONES DE PERSONAS
1. Las superficies exteriores de las luminarias están calientes durante su operación. Use un equipo de
seguridad apropiado (guantes, protección para los ojos, etc.) cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y
componentes que están calientes.
2. Cuando las luminarias están en operación la lámpara estará muy caliente. Desconecte la energía y
deje que la lámpara se enfríe antes de reemplazarla.
3. Las lámparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pueden ocasionar serias quemaduras a la
piel e inflamación a los ojos. Además, las lámparas de arco operan a alta presión y muy alta
temperatura. Si la lámpara se rompe, puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio
ocasionado por las partículas de la lámpara rota que se caen.
4. Use protección para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una lámpara nueva.
5. Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado (guantes, protección para los ojos, etc.) cuando trabaje con
lámparas dañadas.
6. Si toca la lámpara con las manos, limpie la lámpara con alcohol desnaturalizado y con tela sin
pelusas antes de instalar o volver a conectar la luminaria.
7. Cambie la lámpara si está dañada o deformada termicamente.
ADVERTENCIA:
INTERFERENCIA RF
1. Este es un producto de Clase A. En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar
radiointerferencia, en cuyo caso, el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas.
CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LA LÁMPARA DE ARCO
1. Las lámparas de arco requieren un período de tiempo para volver a iluminarse después de una
interrupción de energía o de una severa caída de voltaje. En algunos casos, la lámpara se volverá a
iluminar en forma automática después que se ha enfriado dependiendo de la configuración del
sistema de energía de la lámpara.
2. La posición de encendido es universal.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Manual ................................................................................................................... 1
Additional Documentation........................................................................................................ 1
Customer Service ...................................................................................................................... 2
Technical Bulletins and Notices................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 1. Description
Features
Standard Features...................................................................................................................... 4
Specific Features....................................................................................................................... 4
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 4
Components
External Luminaire Components .............................................................................................. 5
VL3000 Spot Luminaire Head and Yoke Components............................................................. 6
VL3000 Wash Luminaire Head and Yoke Components ........................................................... 7
Enclosure Components ............................................................................................................. 8
Principles of Operation
VL3000 Spot Luminaire ........................................................................................................... 9
Functional Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 9
VL3000 Wash Luminaire........................................................................................................ 10
Functional Block Diagram ................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 2. Maintenance
Testing
Luminaire Self-Tests ............................................................................................................... 12
Calibration Sequence .............................................................................................................. 12
Auto Recalibration .................................................................................................................. 13
Sensor Testing ......................................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting
Error Messages........................................................................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................ 16
Maintenance Procedures
Lamp Replacement ................................................................................................................. 18
Align Lamp ............................................................................................................................. 19
Lamp Power Cut-Off Switch .................................................................................................. 20
Gobo Replacement.................................................................................................................. 21
Color Filter Replacement........................................................................................................ 23
Ballast Assembly Replacement............................................................................................... 24
Beam Spreader (Wash Only)................................................................................................... 25
Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly............................................................................................. 26

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Controller Board Replacement................................................................................................ 27
Ignitor Board Replacement ..................................................................................................... 28
Pan Motor Assembly Replacement......................................................................................... 29
Pan Encoder Replacement ...................................................................................................... 30
Pan EOT Sensor Replacement................................................................................................ 31
Power Supply (LVS) Replacement ......................................................................................... 32
Gobo Assembly Replacement................................................................................................. 33
Spot Optic Assembly Replacment .......................................................................................... 34
Tilt Motor Assembly............................................................................................................... 35
Tilt Encoder Replacment......................................................................................................... 36
Tilt EOT Sensor Replacment .................................................................................................. 37
Gobo Timing Adjustments...................................................................................................... 38
Gobo Gear Planet Alignment.................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 3. Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Drawing Trees
VL3000 Spot Luminaire ......................................................................................................... 44
VL3000 Wash Luminaire........................................................................................................ 46
Top Assembly
Included Items Kit................................................................................................................... 48
VL3000 Spot Luminaire ......................................................................................................... 49
VL3000 Wash Luminaire........................................................................................................ 52
Generic Luminaire Assembly ................................................................................................. 55
Head Assembly
Head Structure Assembly........................................................................................................ 57
Head Cover Assembly ............................................................................................................ 58
Backend Assembly.................................................................................................................. 59
80mm Fan Assembly .............................................................................................................. 61
UV Filter Bulkhead Assembly................................................................................................ 62
Spot Gobo Assembly .............................................................................................................. 63
Rotating Gobo Wheel Assembly............................................................................................. 65
Rotating Effects Wheel Assembly .......................................................................................... 66
Long Shaft Motor Assembly................................................................................................... 67
Iris Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 68
Reflector Assembly................................................................................................................. 70
Gobo/Color Fan Assembly...................................................................................................... 72
Head Front Fan Assembly....................................................................................................... 73
Transfer Fan Assembly ........................................................................................................... 74
Spot Optic Assembly .............................................................................................................. 75
Zoom Box Assembly .............................................................................................................. 79
Group 1 Lens Assembly.......................................................................................................... 80
Group 2 Lens Assembly.......................................................................................................... 81
Group 3 Lens Assembly.......................................................................................................... 82
Group 4 Lens Assembly.......................................................................................................... 83
Right Edge Bearing Assembly................................................................................................ 84
Left Edge Bearing Assembly .................................................................................................. 85

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Zoom Cam Assembly.............................................................................................................. 86
Zoom Motor Tensioning Assembly ........................................................................................ 87
Interconnect Light Shield Asssembly ..................................................................................... 88
Rod Clamp Assembly ............................................................................................................. 89
Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly............................................................................................. 90
Motor/Adapter Plate Assembly............................................................................................... 93
Fixed Color Wheel Assembly................................................................................................. 94
Strobe Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 96
Right Strobe Blade Assembly................................................................................................. 97
Left Strobe Blade Assembly ................................................................................................... 98
Dimmer Wheel Assembly....................................................................................................... 99
Cyan Wheel Assembly.......................................................................................................... 100
Yellow Wheel Assembly....................................................................................................... 101
Magenta Wheel Assembly .................................................................................................... 102
CTO Wheel Assembly .......................................................................................................... 103
Gobo Clamp Assembly ......................................................................................................... 104
Color Clamp Assembly......................................................................................................... 105
Edge Lead Screw Assembly ................................................................................................. 106
Beam Spreader Assembly ..................................................................................................... 107
Stationary Concave Lens Assembly ..................................................................................... 108
Translating Convex Lens Assembly ..................................................................................... 109
Condenser Lens Assembly.................................................................................................... 110
Aperture Bulkhead Assembly ................................................................................................ 111
Beam Spreader Light Baffle Assembly ................................................................................ 112
Yoke Assembly
Yoke Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 113
Tilt Motor Assembly............................................................................................................. 115
Relay Electrical Assembly.................................................................................................... 116
Head/Yoke PCB Assemblies
Color Sensor PCB #1 Mount Assembly ............................................................................... 117
Color Sense PCB #2 Mount Assembly................................................................................. 118
Solid State Ignitor PCB......................................................................................................... 119
Gobo Interconnect PCB/Cable Assembly............................................................................. 121
Wheel Position Sensor PCB Assembly................................................................................. 123
Color Interconnect PCB/Cable Assembly............................................................................. 124
Pan/Tilt Encoder PCB........................................................................................................... 126
VL3000 Controller PCB ....................................................................................................... 127
Wash Zoom Interconnect PCB Assembly............................................................................. 132
Arc Zoom Interconnect PCB Assembly................................................................................ 133
Zoom Sensor (Target) PCB Assembly.................................................................................. 135
Index Sensor PCB Assembly ................................................................................................ 136
Enclosure Assembly
Upper Enclosure Assembly................................................................................................... 137
Ventilation Cover Assembly (Standard) ............................................................................... 142
Ventilation Cover Assembly (Quiet Mode) .......................................................................... 143
Panel Assembly..................................................................................................................... 144
DMX Input PCB ................................................................................................................... 145
Display PCB.......................................................................................................................... 146

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AC Input Pigtail (Euro) Cable Assembly ............................................................................. 148
Pan Pulley Assembly ............................................................................................................ 149
Pan Motor Assembly............................................................................................................. 150
Pan Tube Assembly............................................................................................................... 151
1200W Arc Ballast Module Assembly ................................................................................. 152
1200W Ballast PCB Assembly ............................................................................................. 155
1200W Ballast Rider PCB Assembly ................................................................................... 158
Cable Assemblies
Pan EOT Sensor Electrical Assembly................................................................................... 161
LVS Chassis Ground Cable Assembly.................................................................................. 162
Chassis To Yoke Ground Cable Assembly ........................................................................... 163
Head to Back Cap Ground Cable Assembly......................................................................... 164
Ignitor to Relay Cable Assembly.......................................................................................... 165
Yoke to AC Fan Cable Assembly ......................................................................................... 166
Backcap Interlok to Gobo Fan Interlok Cable Assembly ..................................................... 167
OT Switch to Ground Cable Assembly................................................................................. 168
Head To Backcap Ground Cable Assembly.......................................................................... 169
Relay to Gobo Fan Interlock Cable Assembly...................................................................... 170
Front Head Fans Cable Assembly......................................................................................... 171
Yoke Fan and Relay Cable Assembly................................................................................... 172
OT Switch to Interlok Cable Assembly................................................................................ 173
Ignitor to Lamp Socket Cable Assembly .............................................................................. 174
Yoke to Head Ground Cable Assembly ................................................................................ 175
Head Controller Cable Assembly ......................................................................................... 176
Yoke Fan Cable Assembly.................................................................................................... 178
AC Input Pigtail Cable Assembly......................................................................................... 179
EMI Filter to Power Switch Cable Assembly....................................................................... 180
AC Input Splitter Cable Assembly........................................................................................ 181
Data I/O Link Cable Assembly............................................................................................. 183
Display Cable Assembly....................................................................................................... 184
Ballast to Controller Cable Assembly................................................................................... 185
DC Output Cable Assembly.................................................................................................. 186
Pan/Tilt Control Cable Assembly ......................................................................................... 187
Lamp Supply to Relay Cable Assembly ............................................................................... 188
LVS to Yoke AC Fan Cable Assembly ................................................................................. 189
Appendix D. Technical Bulletins
VL3000 Technical Bulletins ................................................................................................. 191
Chapter 5. Schematic and Wiring Diagrams
Encoder Sensor PCB (Sheet 1 of 1)...................................................................................... 193
1200 Watt Ballast PCB (Sheet 1 of 2)................................................................................... 194
1200 Watt Ballast PCB (Sheet 2 of 2)................................................................................... 195
Ballast Rider PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) .......................................................................................... 196
Solid State Ignitor PCB (Sheet 1 of 1).................................................................................. 197

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Gobo Index Sensor PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ................................................................................ 198
DMX Input PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ............................................................................................ 199
Gobo Interconnect PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ................................................................................. 200
Color Interconnect PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ................................................................................. 201
Color Sensor #2 PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ..................................................................................... 202
Color Sensor #1 PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ..................................................................................... 203
Pan/Tilt Encoder PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) .................................................................................... 204
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 1 of 10) .............................................................................. 205
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 2 of 10) .............................................................................. 206
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 3 of 10) .............................................................................. 207
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 4 of 10) .............................................................................. 208
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 5 of 10) .............................................................................. 209
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 6 of 10) .............................................................................. 210
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 7 of 10) .............................................................................. 211
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 8 of 10) .............................................................................. 212
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 9 of 10) .............................................................................. 213
VL3000 Controller PCB (Sheet 10 of 10) ............................................................................ 214
Display PCB (Sheet 1 of 1)................................................................................................... 215
Zoom Interconnect PCB (Sheet 1 of 1)................................................................................. 216
Zoom Sensor PCB (Sheet 1 of 1).......................................................................................... 217
VL3000 Spot Luminaire Wiring Diagram (Sheet 1 of 3) ..................................................... 218
VL3000 Spot Luminaire Wiring Diagram (Sheet 2 of 3) ..................................................... 219
VL3000 Spot Luminaire Wiring Diagram (Sheet 3 of 3) ..................................................... 220
VL3000 Wash Luminaire Wiring Diagram (Sheet 1 of 3).................................................... 221
VL3000 Wash Luminaire Wiring Diagram (Sheet 2 of 3).................................................... 222
VL3000 Wash Luminaire Wiring Diagram (Sheet 3 of 3).................................................... 223

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